The founder appears to have been involved in businesses outside of real estate: ‘My dream is a locally made grooming products business’ | People | nashvillepost.comSo it does not appear there is a lot of track record there, but those are questions I would ask.

There have been brokerages offering flat fees and failed.

This simple act of understanding can make or break the deal.Patience Pays: Results-driven but people-focused.

I'd love to share insight of the Birmingham market and see where most people are investing in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. 

Please let me know as well if you are starting a group for people on Long Island.  

I think the main thing people would point to as a red flag for Ocala is that it is not a large employment center like Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville and as a result may be more exposed to a pull back in values when there is a downturn. 

Attend local real estate investor (REI) meetings and get to know people.

I have had people asking me about burning out @Byron Umana, but I just don't.

What the heck is the matter with people?

So it probably makes sense to send targeted letters to people who you're most interested in connecting with.Solid advice, thank you.